Analysis: Indices

Roubini: US to Set Rules of Global Technological Order

Nouriel Roubini, senior advisor at Hudson Bay Capital, explains why he sees the disruption DeepSeek brings to AI as positive for the US economy and global stock markets over the medium term....

Apple lifts US stock index futures as crucial inflation test looms

U.S. stock index futures rose on Friday, driven by gains in Apple following a strong sales growth forecast, as investors focused on key inflation data expected later in the day that could influence...

Trump tariff uncertainties push safe-haven gold to record high

Safe-haven demand due to geopolitical uncertainties and concerns over global economic growth amid U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff plans have hoisted gold prices to a record high, once again...

Smaller economies' medium term default risk could have risen

Some of the world's smallest economies, especially in Africa, could be at increased risk of being unable to pay their debts in the medium term, even as developing nations have emerged from a series of...

Nasdaq's quarterly profit rises as fintech shines

Nasdaq reported a higher fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday, helped by strong demand for the exchange operator's financial technology products. Net profit attributable to the company, on...

Smithfield Foods valued at $8.4 billion as shares rise in market debut

Shares of Smithfield Foods rose 5.3% in their Nasdaq debut on Tuesday, valuing the largest U.S. pork processor at $8.4 billion. ...

BofA reinitiates AB Foods at 'underperform'

The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Tuesday morning and on Monday: ---------- FTSE 100 ---------- Barclays raises Hiscox price target to 1,280 pence - 'equal...

Tiruchelvam: AI Tech Investment Similar to That in Railways in 80s

Chinese startup, DeepSeek, has upended global markets, as its cost-effecient AI model can mimic human reasoning, rivalling or outperforming leading US developers on industry benchmarks. Nirgunan...

Oil prices hold near two-week low as weak China data adds to demand concerns

Oil prices hovered near a two-week low on Tuesday after weak economic data from China and warming weather forecasts elsewhere soured the demand outlook. Brent crude oil futures rose by...

Trump's second term illuminates bullish path for gold in 2025

Gold prices look set for a record-breaking 2025 as heightened economic uncertainty and inflation concern under U.S. President Donald Trump's second term boost demand, despite dollar strength and...

To weather Trump, emerging market investors look to the frontier

The new era of unpredictability, marked by tariff threats and rising global tensions, is prompting emerging market investors to look for shelter in frontier markets that are relatively safe from U.S....

Hedge fund industry reaches $4.5 trillion in 2024

The hedge fund industry ended 2024 with $4.51 trillion in assets under management, a 9.75% increase from the previous year, research firm HFR said on Friday. Total assets increased by...

Michelin: Opinion change, from Reduce to Add

OPINION CHANGECHANGE IN OPINIONAdd vs ReduceGiven the recent volatility in the stock price, we have slightly adjusted our valuation upwards. We reiterate our positive view on the group given its focus...

Trump says US will guarantee LNG supplies for Europe

President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States would guarantee supplies of liquefied natural gas to Europe, even amid worries that the booming export industry could boost prices of gas for...

Trump's tariffs could redirect metal flows, Alcoa CEO says

Alcoa will likely send its Australian output to the U.S. if the United States imposes tariff on Canadian imports, the aluminum producer's CEO William Oplinger said on Thursday. U.S....

Orsted: Opinion change, from Buy to Add

OPINION CHANGECHANGE IN OPINIONAdd vs BuyCHANGE IN TARGET PRICEDKK 320 vs 361 -11.4%We have reduced our target price by approximately 10% following the application of a discount of the same magnitude...

'Giddy' Wall Street hits new highs, BOJ looms into view

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.  Whatever doubts investors may have surrounding the longer-term economic damage of U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed tariff agenda, they...

Schlosstein Says Fed Becoming Less Important to Markets

Ralph Schlosstein, chairman emeritus at Evercore, discusses the outlook for financial markets under the Trump administration. Speaking on Bloomberg The Close, Schlosstein also comments on the...

Oil prices steady as investors debate Trump 2.0 policies

Oil prices were little changed in early trading on Wednesday as markets weighed U.S. President Donald Trump's declaration of a national energy emergency on his first day in office and its impact on...